SAPHNA is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in practice, taking forward the Public Health agenda by working in partnerships for the benefit of children and young people and the communities where they live and learn. This will be facilitated through the dissemination of the Journal of School and Public Health Nursing, conferences/events, bulletins, website, research, social media and other activity with key stakeholder groups.

To achieve equality and excellence in School Nursing practice leading to improved health outcomes for all children, families and communities.

Our Objectives

SAPHNA is committed to the advancement of the health of children and young people through the promotion of excellence in School Nursing, in particular but not exclusively by:

Raising standards, building expertise, creating networks and promoting research and innovation in practice

Raising awareness amongst stakeholders for health, children, families, education, schools and others of the benefits of developing evidence-based practices that improve the health and well-being of children and young people

Working to improve quality and consistency in School Nursing practice by:

Acting as a Centre of Excellence for improving capacity and capability in School Nursing

Supporting ongoing leadership of School Nursing

Identifying, highlighting and providing targeted professional development to address gaps

Developing new and effective ways to share key public health information with families, both directly, and through the School Nursing service

Supporting career development

Providing the profession with a national voice across the UK

Acting as a political base for influencing Government decision-making

Building communication strategies via national and international links

Promoting and participating in research, ensuring dissemination of findings